GB1348980A - Infrared technique for measuring a parameter eg thickness of a thin film - Google Patents

Infrared technique for measuring a parameter eg thickness of a thin film

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GB1348980A
GB1348980A GB3499473A GB3499470A GB1348980A GB 1348980 A GB1348980 A GB 1348980A GB 3499473 A GB3499473 A GB 3499473A GB 3499470 A GB3499470 A GB 3499470A GB 1348980 A GB1348980 A GB 1348980A
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parameter
measuring
thickness
thin film
infrared technique
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GB3499473A
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Donald C Brunton
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INFRA SYSTEMS Inc
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INFRA SYSTEMS Inc
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N21/00—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
    • G01N21/17—Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated
    • G01N21/25—Colour; Spectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands
    • G01N21/31—Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry
    • G01N21/314—Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry with comparison of measurements at specific and non-specific wavelengths
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
    • G01B11/00—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
    • G01B11/02—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width or thickness
    • G01B11/06—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width or thickness for measuring thickness ; e.g. of sheet material
    • G01B11/0616—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width or thickness for measuring thickness ; e.g. of sheet material of coating
    • G01B11/0625—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width or thickness for measuring thickness ; e.g. of sheet material of coating with measurement of absorption or reflection
    • G01B11/0633—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width or thickness for measuring thickness ; e.g. of sheet material of coating with measurement of absorption or reflection using one or more discrete wavelengths
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N21/00—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
    • G01N21/84—Systems specially adapted for particular applications
    • G01N21/86—Investigating moving sheets

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  • Spectroscopy & Molecular Physics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Biochemistry (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Analytical Chemistry (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Immunology (AREA)
  • Pathology (AREA)
  • Length Measuring Devices By Optical Means (AREA)
  • Investigating Or Analysing Materials By Optical Means (AREA)
  • Testing Or Measuring Of Semiconductors Or The Like (AREA)

Abstract

1348980 Photoelectric reflection and transmission measurements INFRA SYSTEMS Inc 5 Nov 1970 [5 Nov 1969] 34994/73 Divided out of 1348978 Heading G1A The Specification describes and claims that aspect of the Parent Specification 1348978 in which a limitation is imposed on the wavelength range of each illuminating beam.
GB3499473A 1969-11-05 1970-11-05 Infrared technique for measuring a parameter eg thickness of a thin film Expired GB1348980A (en)

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US87435869A 1969-11-05 1969-11-05

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GB1348980A true GB1348980A (en) 1974-03-27

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GB3497373A Expired GB1348979A (en) 1969-11-05 1970-11-05 Infrared technique for measuring a parameter eg thickness of a thin film
GB5114770A Expired GB1348978A (en) 1969-11-05 1970-11-05 Infrared technique for measuring a parameter eg thickness of a thin film

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GB5114770A Expired GB1348978A (en) 1969-11-05 1970-11-05 Infrared technique for measuring a parameter eg thickness of a thin film

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US (1) US3631526A (en)
JP (3) JPS5715321B1 (en)
DE (1) DE2054084C3 (en)
GB (3) GB1348980A (en)

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DE2054084C3 (en) 1973-09-27
DE2054084A1 (en) 1971-05-19
JPS5822682B1 (en) 1983-05-10
DE2054084B2 (en) 1973-03-08
US3631526A (en) 1971-12-28
GB1348978A (en) 1974-03-27
JPS5822683B1 (en) 1983-05-10
GB1348979A (en) 1974-03-27
JPS5715321B1 (en) 1982-03-30

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PS Patent sealed [section 19, patents act 1949]
PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee